dander625

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1. Potential Job Offer - advice please!

   dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Case Management

   MBARNBSN, Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my post. I thought that the numbers sounded pretty good. Hopefully I will get the job offer!

2. Potential Job Offer - advice please!

   dander625 posted a topic in Case Management

   Hi- Recently interviewed for a field-based RN case manager position handling worker's compensation claims in the NJ/NY metro area. Specifics are: Salary is mid 60's, home-based, would have to use my own laptop and fax machine, monthly cell phone allo...

3. Assisted Living

   dander625 replied to tammy07's topic in LPN/LVN

   What are the typical hours/days for an RN in assisted living? I'm wondering if it is similar to what I currently work (7-3 shift, M-F, EOW). I've seen ads for FT and PT and am seriously thinking of applying - getting a bit tired of LTC/subacute, but ...

4. Peds Resp Trach Issues

   dander625 replied to JanetCCURN's topic in Pediatric

   Hi, My twins were born prematurely (31 weeks, both intubated in the NICU) and when they came home one of my sons had the same sound when he drank from his bottle and sometimes when he was asleep. His pediatrician said it was called tracheomalacia(sp?...

5. New Grad & No one will hire me

   dander625 replied to cmh25's topic in New Jersey

   I went through the same thing as you - much of it due to the recent hospital closings here in NJ. All of those experienced RNs who were laid off were hired into the other hospitals. I wanted to start out in a hospital, but it seems that they were onl...

6. HELP! Newbie nurse need your advice!

   dander625 replied to Dawn_M_74's topic in New Nurse

   Dawn, Sounds like a very unsafe situation. Where ever you go, always remember that it's your license that is at risk and you worked very hard to earn it! Best of luck to you.

7. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

   dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

   Thornbird, Thanks for your reply! You've provided me with a lot of helpful information. I have an average of 18 patients in subacute and I am doing everything - meds, treatments, requesting med refills from the outside pharmacy, f/u on md orders, cha...

8. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

   dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

   Eldragon, Yes, there are LPNs at my facility here in NJ, however, they are assigned to the LTC side not sub-acute which is where I work. It's interesting how job responsibilities vary from facility to facility. Perhaps hospitals are more standardized...

9. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

   dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

   Josn07, Thanks for your reply. It's nice to know that I'm not alone. I have so much admiration and respect for LTC nurses. As much as I love working with the senior population, I know that this won't be a long-term position for me. My plans are the s...

10. LTC vs. Hospital Salary for New RN - Help!

    dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

    Hi CT Pixie, Thanks for the info! Yes, I know the starting rate is low...when HR told me the starting rate, my jaw came very close to hitting the floor! But we've had quite a few hospital closings here in Northern NJ and the job market really was ter...

11. LTC vs. Hospital Salary for New RN - Help!

    dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

    Hi CapeCodMermaid, I fully agree with your comment that the stress level is higher in LTC. My plan is to get some experience under my belt and go to acute care in a hospital. At least in a hospital, part-time status will provide me with medical cover...

12. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    dander625 posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi- I am a new grad RN working on a subacute/rehab unit at a LTC facility. Received 2 weeks worth of orientation and have some questions. I average 18 pts. on the 7-3 shift. I was surprised that the CNA doesn't do vital signs in the am, was told tha...

13. LTC vs. Hospital Salary for New RN - Help!

    dander625 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks to all of you who replied to my post! I ended up accepting this job offer. I knew that the starting rate was low, however, as a new grad in a tight job market here in Northern NJ, I felt I needed to get some experience on my resume. Hopefully,...

14. Job Advice - Please Help!

    dander625 posted a topic in Med-Surg

    Hi, I am a new grad and due to the many hospitals closings here in NJ and my need to work a day shift, I have to start out in LTC on a subacute unit. I would like to transfer this experience to a med/surg hospital position in the near future (hospita...

15. Bergen Community College's Entrance Exam

    dander625 replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey

    Hi, BCC uses Accuplacer, they used to use the NET exam. I remember that there was quite a bit of algebra and you had to write an essay. Check out this site, hope it helps. http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm